Lewis v. Isbell National Bank
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Talladega City Court. Heard before Hon. Marion H. Sims. Assumpsit by the Isbell National Bank against Yetta Lewis. Judgment for plaintiff and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGardner, J.
Omitting immaterial details, the salient facts of this case may be summarized as follows: The merchantile firm of Goldberg & Lewis, composed of Sam Goldberg and B. Lewis, had been engaged in business in Talladega for a number of years, and during the course of business had frequently indorsed accommodation papers for third persons. One Philip Lewis, a brother of B. Lewis, desiring to secure a loan from the appellee bank in 1911, procured the signature of the firm of Goldberg & Lewis as indorsers to his note, and obtained the money thereon. The firm name to the indorsement was signed by B.…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- McNeill's Ex'rs v. ReynoldsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1846
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- Talmage & Co. v. Millikin & MeigsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1898
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